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1 Year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc Nautical Science.

IMU & DGS APPROVED COURSE

This refers to the First 2 semesters (1year) of in house training at approved training institute/academy. On successful completion of this pre sea training, Diploma in Nautical Science is awarded by Indian Maritime University and CDC document, (essential for a person to sail to other countries) is issued by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. The candidates are eligible for joining the ship as Trainee Navigating Officer. Leading international Shipping Companies visit our Academy and select cadets for on board training in their vessels.

While sailing as a trainee cadet (3 semesters / 18months) the candidates complete their Distance Learning Programme (DLP) with the study material given by IMU. On completion of 18 months on board training the candidates under go 4 months course (2nd Mate) at a DG shipping approved academy to become eligible for a certificate of Competency issued by DGS and B.Sc in NauticalScience degree from IMU.

The Cadet can become a Captain of the Ship. Career path below shows the progress of a candidate.

1 year course consists of 2 semesters. After passing out the exams, the cadets will be awarded a DIPLOMA NAUTICAL SCIENCE. The cadets will thereafter be joining on board vessel as a Trainee cadet. They will have to obtain 18 months sea service (Two years time will be taken approximately to complete the 18 months sea experience).
With this 18 months sea experience, they will undergo 4 months Second mate’s foundation course & then they are eligible to appear for 2nd mate exams. After passing the second mate exams, they will be promoted to the rank of a 3rd officer.This Diploma Nautical Science course also leads to get B.Sc degree in Nautical Science. During the first 18 months sea service, the students undergo a Distance learning Programme(DLP). With further sea service & exams they will be promoted to Chief Officer and then eventually become Captain of the ship.

Entry into the one year Diploma in Nautical Science is only through written entrance examination and counseling session conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai . No candidate can be admitted to the course without passing the entrance examination of IMU.

Candidates who do not have sponsorship from any DGS approved ship
owning/manning company/agents will have to attend the counseling session of IMU after passing their written entrance examination. However, candidates who have sponsorship need not have to attend the counseling session of IMU. They can join the training institute of their choice after clearing only the written test .

Eligibility:
Candidate should have Passed in HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less then 60% or

• Candidate possessing B.Sc. Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the year, with an average of not less than 55% of marks in the final year or
• Candidate possessing B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T or from a college recognized by AICTE

Sponsorship:
Sponsored Candidate are those who have been selected/Sponsored by any approved shipping company for On-board Training/Cadetship after qualifying Test/Interview/Medicals. As per the new circular, Sponsorship is mandatory for admission in 1 year DNS Course from any registered shipping company /Manning Agents.

Age Limit:
Maximum 25 years of age as on 1st of January or 1st of August.

Physical Standards:
Medically fit as per the standards set by M. S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000.

Eyesight:
Candidates have to Qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department before being finally selected for the course. They should have 6/6 in each eye without visual aids and should be free from colour blindness.

Course Structure:
1 year course consists of 2 semesters. After passing out the exams, the cadets will be awarded a DIPLOMA NAUTICAL SCIENCE. The cadets will thereafter be joining on board vessel as a Trainee cadet. They will have to obtain 18 months sea service (Two years time will be taken approximately to complete the 18 months sea experience).
With this 18 months sea experience, they will undergo 4 months Second mate’s foundation course & then they are eligible to appear for 2nd mate exams. After passing the second mate exams, they will be promoted to the rank of a 3rd officer .

This Diploma Nautical Science course also leads to get B.Sc degree in Nautical Science. During the first 18 months sea service, the students undergo a Distance learning Programme(DLP). With further sea service & exams they will be promoted to Chief Officer and then eventually become Captain of the ship.

Entry into the one year Diploma in Nautical Science is only through written entrance examination and counseling session conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai . No candidate can be admitted to the course without passing the entrance examination of IMU.

Candidates who do not have sponsorship from any DGS approved ship
owning/manning company/agents will have to attend the counseling session of IMU after passing their written entrance examination. However, candidates who have sponsorship need not have to attend the counseling session of IMU. They can join the training institute of their choice after clearing only the written test

Approved by The Directorate General of Shipping,Government of India. Leading to Class IV Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency awarded by the D.G. Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India after six months of Sea Service. This enables the cadets to become Marine Engineers on board Merchant Navy Ships worldwide.
Course Duration: 4 years or 8 semesters residential course.

Eligibility Criteria:
Qualification: A pass in Plus-two (12th Standard) or its equivalent, with minimum 60% aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry group and at least 50% marks in English.
Age:  Below 25 years at the time of commencement of the course.
Gender: Boys and Girls are eligible to apply
Medical Standard: Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard
norms, with eyesight up to 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in better eye, 6/18 in other eye and with no colour blindness.
Mode of Selection: Please contact us for details.
Lateral Entry:   Diploma in Marine or Mechanical Engineering with 60% Marks. Good Communication and Writing skills in English.

Boys and Girls are eligible to apply
Diploma students can join second year of regular B.Tech Marine Engineering course. This course for Diploma students will be a three years residential programme, structured into six academic semesters.